Quick answer
Who supplies hot-fill preforms in Basel, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a hot-fill preforms manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Basel. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam (Rhine barge) in about 20–30 days, then 3–5 days by barge inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Heat-set preforms for juices and teas filled at up to 85 °C.
Why Basel needs hot-fill preforms
World pharmaceutical centre with Rhine ports. Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Basel
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers in Basel need amber syrup bottles, dropper bottles, vials and HDPE medicine bottles in consistent quality, packed to prevent breakage in transit.
In Basel, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy hot-fill preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.
Who buys hot-fill preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals
Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.
Delivery of hot-fill preforms to Basel
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Rotterdam (Rhine barge)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to BaselAbout 3–5 days by barge, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Basel
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing hot-fill preforms into Basel: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Basel, Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Basel
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareBuys hot-fill preforms: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
- Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicalsAlso buys: Petrochemical complexes, Fertiliser plants, Speciality chemical makers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
Hot-Fill Preforms specifications for Basel
Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Neck finishes | PCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth |
|---|---|
| Weight range | 9 g to 750 g |
| Colours | Clear, blue, green, amber, custom |
| Materials | Virgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends |
| Packing | Octabins or cartons with PE liners |
Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.
